AMNESTY & RECYCLING

Greetings from the Township Trash Supervisor,

With spring and summer come bears. It is time for everyone to begin locking the dumpster covers. If a chain or fastener breaks give me a call at 573-3243.

The Township appreciates everyone recycling, because it saves the Township lots of money in trash removal costs. But we need to do it right. Reminders:

Becker County recycling only accepts narrow neck, # 1 & 2, plastic containers for recycling. Wide mouth containers, pails, plant cubes, packaging, film, bags, etc. are not permitted.

Cardboard boxes are to be recycled, but must be flattened. Do not put them in the dumpsters. It costs $10 for each cubic yd of trash in the dumpsters. The dumpsters each hold 6 cubic yds.

Brown paper grocery bags should be put in the cardboard drums.

Becker County Amnesty

Becker County is giving amnesty for white appliances, tires and batteries at the transfer station north of Detroit Lakes.

Please take these items to the transfer station instead of waiting for the September Township Amnesty Day. This will save the Township paying for disposal. 

White appliances include refrigerators, freezers, ranges, microwaves, washers, dryers, dish washers and dehumidifiers.

(Read article on Forest Township Trash Rules for more information.)

For those who do it right and I know most of you do, Thank You.